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  • Basic Anatomy Of The Spine

    Basic Anatomy Of The Spine

    Our overview of spine anatomy, and its main components, can help you understand some of the spine problems resulting from injury or aging.

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  • Summit Orthopedics: A Leader in Total Disc Replacement Surgery

    Summit Orthopedics: A Leader in Total Disc Replacement Surgery

    Total disc replacement surgery is an emerging surgical procedure to treat pain when conservative treatments fail to provide relief. We explain when this procedure is appropriate, as well as the advantages it offers. Causes of Disc Degeneration Our necks are marvels of engineering supported by our spinal column. The seven bones in our neck are…

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  • Who Is A Good Candidate For Disc Replacement Surgery?

    Who Is A Good Candidate For Disc Replacement Surgery?

    This surgical treatment promises pain improvement and better functional outcomes for some back conditions. We explain how patients are evaluated for this surgery. Chronic back pain will affect 80 to 90 percent of us at some point in our lives. On any given day, almost two percent of our country’s workforce is disabled by back…

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  • Understanding Degenerative Disc Disease

    Understanding Degenerative Disc Disease

    Degenerative disc disease and related conditions are some of the most common causes of low back and neck pain. Understanding these diseases is the first step toward effective treatment. The spine is an interdependent system of 33 vertebrae, more than 100 joints, 120 muscles, and 23 discs. Our discs are designed to provide cushioning between…

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  • Surgical Spine Procedures

    Surgical Spine Procedures

    When conservative treatments no longer control back pain, fusion and disc replacement procedures are surgeries that you and your surgeon may consider. The flexibility of our spine enables us to engage in the work and leisure activities we enjoy. Over time, however, age and disc degeneration can restrict spinal mobility. Back pain is a significant…

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  • Symptoms That Signal Overtraining

    Symptoms That Signal Overtraining

    It’s great to have ambitious exercise goals, but it’s also important to pursue them realistically. We’ve got tips to help you avoid overtraining injuries. Anyone can overdo it while pursuing fitness goals. Whether you are a seasoned athlete, a recreational exerciser on the weekend, or someone using exercise as part of a strategy to lose…

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  • Non-Surgical Treatments For Osteoarthritic Knees

    Non-Surgical Treatments For Osteoarthritic Knees

    Twenty-one million Americans have osteoarthritis, and medicine offers a variety of conservative non-operative treatments to help patients manage their condition. Thirty years ago, the best treatment available for many patients with knee arthritis was aspirin and a cane. Today, we have developed and researched an array of non-surgical techniques to alleviate pain and disability. An…

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  • A Simple Test For Foot Health

    A Simple Test For Foot Health

    We know that arm push-ups strengthen our core. But did you know that there’s a push-up that can test the foot health of your arches?

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  • Ask Dr. Scofield: Guidelines For Transitioning To A New Running Shoe

    Ask Dr. Scofield: Guidelines For Transitioning To A New Running Shoe

    Runners swear by their shoes, and for good reason. The type of shoe a runner wears may affect performance, and can make a difference between a running career marked by victories—or by repeated injuries. Running is a high injury sport “Running is a very high injury sport,” says Dr. Scofield. “About a quarter of runners…

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